Defy Death
Avacyn Restored · #16

Defy Death

Defy Death is a Uncommon Sorcery from Avacyn Restored (16) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{W}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.25 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $3.25
Cardmarket trend €0.17
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Defy Death suits collectors and players working on Avacyn Restored who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Defy Death from Avacyn Restored?

Defy Death is a Sorcery in Avacyn Restored numbered 16. Mana cost {3}{W}{W}. Color identity: W. Defy Death (16) from Avacyn Restored should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Defy Death worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.25 for Defy Death. Low and high spread runs $3.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $3.25; Normal: $0.32. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetAvacyn Restored
Number16
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$3.25
Cardmarket EUR€0.17
cardmarket $0.17
foil $3.25
Normal $0.32

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Defy Death?

Defy Death is a Uncommon printing in Avacyn Restored. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

What are the key details for Defy Death?

Defy Death lists as Sorcery. Artist: Karl Kopinski. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Avacyn Restored. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2012.

Cactaur's take

Defy Death (16) from Avacyn Restored should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Defy Death is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Avacyn Restored, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $3.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $3.25; Normal: $0.32).
  • Mana cost {3}{W}{W} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $3.25 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Defy Death from Avacyn Restored?

Defy Death is a Uncommon Sorcery from Avacyn Restored numbered 16 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Defy Death worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.25 for ungraded Defy Death. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Defy Death?

Defy Death is catalogued as Uncommon in Avacyn Restored. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Defy Death legal in Commander or Standard?

Defy Death shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Defy Death near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.